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In anticipation of his new solo exhibition Ballet of the Pickup Trucks, Casey McGlynn reveals how he found his way to painting, why the horse holds such significance to him as a form and entity, and what thoughts and stories lie behind the images in a selection of his dynamic and poignant new works.

In anticipation of her upcoming solo exhibition, Poems, Toronto-based artist Janna Watson shares insights into her current artistic practice and mindset, reflecting on the inspiration of language and the techniques used to bring her new visions to life.
Janna Watson Poems opens on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Bau-Xi Vancouver. The artist will be in attendance.

In honour of Joseph Plaskett's solo retrospective exhibition Repose, Bau-Xi presents a selection of excerpts from Plaskett's former artist statements which address the home and his places of repose at various points in the course of his long career.

For the anticipated solo exhibition Ripple Effect by Toronto based artist Vicki Smith, we spoke with the artist about the significant role meditation plays in her art and life, the malleable identities of her swimmers, and the power of recalling a peaceful memory. Ripple Effect opens on Saturday November 18 at Bau-Xi Vancouver and runs through November 30.

In our latest Q & A, BC based artist Sheri Bakes talks with us about the importance of the awareness of breath, the connection between gratitude and the creation of art, and her enduring optimism as an artist. An Origami of Wind, the new exhibition by Sheri Bakes, opens on October 21 and runs through November 2, 2023.

In this new artist blog piece, Vancouver based artist Jamie Evrard muses on the various subjects comprising her upcoming exhibition In Full Bloom. Evrard’s pensive prose beautifully mirrors this dreamlike and atmospheric collection of works and offers an intriguing description of her artistic motivations and process. In Full Bloom opens on September 9 and runs through September 23, 2023.

In anticipation of Calgary-based artist Sheila Kernan's exciting upcoming exhibition Inbetween, we talked with the artist about the allure of the west coast, Gestalt theory, and her detailed process for achieving the extraordinary signature look of her paintings.

In anticipation of Nicole Katsuras' exciting new series Metamorphosis, we present our latest Q & A with the artist in which she delves into the evolution of her signature extruded paint application, and shares an artist's perspective on the nature of time, change, and constantly looking forward. Metamorphosis opens at Bau-Xi Vancouver on June 3 and runs through June 15, 2023.

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